Michael Gungor
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Michael Gungor, of Denver,Colorado United States is a Christian worship music singer/song writer. His most noted work is the Dove nominated song of the year: “Friend of God” which he co-authored with Israel Houghton. Gungor is also known for his involvement in the Acquire the Fire: Battle Cry conferences as the worship leader. Gungor “lives to help other people encounter God through worship.”1 Currently, he leads a monthly worship gathering in Denver called bloom. 5 Gungor also leads worship for other churches in the United States.
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[edit] Background
Michael Gungor began his musical career on a plastic guitar with plastic strings that he received for Christmas from his Grandmother. He has led worship since high school and has been educated at Oral Roberts University, North Texas University and Western Michigan University. His musical style was influenced by many genres including jazz, rock, world music, and more. He has released three albums: Bigger Than My Imagination, Battle Cry: Worship from the Frontlines, and All I need is Here. ChristianityToday.com called Bigger Than My Imagination “one of the year’s best worship albums from one of the most promising new worship leaders.
He is married to pianist/singer/songwriter Lisa Gungor”2
[edit] Discography
Bigger Than My Imagination (November 11, 2003)
Battle Cry: Worship from the Frontlines (October 4, 2005)
Ancient Skies (March 24, 2006)
All I need is here (October 2007)
[edit] References:
1. http://www.michaelgungor.com/
2. http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2003/biggerthanmyimagination.html
3. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001GASKA/
4. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BP1CZG/
5. http://www.verticalmusic.com/index.php?page=worship&ID=20
